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Firefighters

Primary responsibility is for the protection of life and property through firefighting activities; usually performed under close supervision of a Fire Lieutenant or Captain. Orders and directions are given by superior officers; however, work requires an individual understanding of firefighting and emergency medical service methods learned through classes, drills, study, and experience. A substantial portion of time is spent in the cleaning and maintenance of the station, equipment, and apparatus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Duties are performed in a variety of environments both indoors and outdoors.
  • Administrative duties may require prolonged periods of sitting behind a desk or conference table.
  • Fieldwork may require riding or driving to various stations, hydrants, etc.
  • On fire and emergency scenes, the employee will be exposed to heat, smoke, noise, dust, dirt, machinery, irritating chemicals, infectious diseases, inclement weather, and hazardous conditions.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • High school graduate, High School Equivalency Diploma, or G.E.D. College degree or course work is highly desirable.
  • Individuals who possess firefighter certification and / or emergency medical technician certification may be given special consideration.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Ability to work effectively as a team member.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to learn and apply a wide variety of firefighting and related procedures and skills within a working test period.
  • Ability to obtain a State of California certification as a Firefighter and an Emergency Medical Technician and maintain.
  • Ability to learn the geography of the County, location of fire hydrants, and major fire hazards.
  • Ability to remain calm and react quickly in emergencies.
  • Ability to learn and comply with County and department rules, regulations, and policies.
  • Ability to meet and maintain departmental requirements of health, physical, and mental condition as set up by the District.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both in written and oral form.
  • Ability to read and interpret instruction manuals, procedural methods, ordinances, and regulations.
  • Knowledge and experience with computers.